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KY58 KTU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

115,475 mi
Last recorded115,475 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 KTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 109,463 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recorded 3mm depth outside edge worn low, also surface cracking present in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,717 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inside edges 215/45/16vr

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam and brake back plates

n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 215/45/16vr

slight handbrake travel

Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inside edges 215/45/16vr

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam and brake back plates

n/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 215/45/16vr

slight handbrake travel

Pass 19 Dec 2020 97,040 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing guard is distorted and rubbing the driveshaft

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber covers are loose

Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16- inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing guard is distorted and rubbing the driveshaft

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16- just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber covers are loose

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexisy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 215/45/16vr

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

o/s/r tyre stepping 215/45/16vr

slight handbrake travel

Fail 14 Aug 2019 81,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexisy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 215/45/16vr

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

o/s/r tyre stepping 215/45/16vr

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,821 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- inner bishes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 71,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/16- inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp/sleev has corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- inner bishes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,062 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,062 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,735 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre-215/45/16 screw on inner edge ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 49,735 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre-215/45/16 screw on inner edge ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,057 miles

both front tyres centre on 2 mm to 3mm thread pattern 215/45/16wr

n/s/r tyre stepping and has a nail in it 215/45/16wr

oil leaks

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f arm

Fail 3 Sep 2015 45,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres centre on 2 mm to 3mm thread pattern 215/45/16wr

front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

n/s/r tyre stepping and has a nail in it 215/45/16wr

oil leaks

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f arm

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,564 miles

dampness n/s/f shock absorber

slight play inside steering rack arm n/s/f

Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

dampness n/s/f shock absorber

front brake pads inner looks low

slight play inside steering rack arm n/s/f

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,847 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators 215/45/16

Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,351 miles

n/s/f tyre ir worn close to wear indicators 215/45/16

slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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KY58 KTU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY58 KTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY58 KTU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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